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enIs A Synagogue A Relic Of The Past?http://www.thejewishweek.com/features/street_torah/synagogue_relic_past
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<p>Many Jews today claim that they are &ldquo;spiritual not religious,&rdquo; that organized religion is not relevant, or that they would rather spend their free time alone than with others. Those who attend synagogue weekly often reserve the service, especially the sermon, for a special naptime. Others prefer a 20&ndash;person basement setting for a quick prayer service rather than a formal, large gathering at shul. Around two-thirds of Americans claim to be members of a house of worship, which is more than 25 percent higher than Jewish synagogue membership.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thejewishweek.com/features/street_torah/synagogue_relic_past" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://www.thejewishweek.com/features/street_torah/synagogue_relic_past#commentsStreet TorahAbraham Joshua HeschelJames KugelkaddishPeter SteinkeMon, 26 Mar 2012 15:36:00 +000022921 at http://www.thejewishweek.com